Munich Hotel Guide. Hotels in Schwabing, Munich, Germany

Schwabing is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens, while others visit for the local theater. With hotels to suit everyone's tastes, Schwabing serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater Munich area.

Sightseeing around Schwabing

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. New Pinakothek, Old Pinakothek, and Pinakothek der Moderne feature captivating exhibits. At House of Art, Munich Paleontological Museum, and Glyptothek, you'll learn about local culture. Monuments like Ludwigskirche, Theatinerkirche, and Residenz honor the area. Muenchner Freiheit, Chinesischer Turm, and Konigsplatz are well-known local landmarks. Create some family memories at Eisbach Surfing, Sea Life Aquarium, and Old Botanical Garden.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. An enjoyable day at the park is awaiting you at English Garden, Hofgarten, or Olympic Park. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Funf Hofe, Kaufingerstrasse, and Karlsplatz - Stachus. A visit to Olympiahalle, Olympic Stadium, or Olympia Shopping Mall won't disappoint either.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Marienplatz, Bavarian National Museum, and BMW World. You can also check out Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Technical University of Munich, and Lenbachhaus.

Getting around Schwabing

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Munchner Freiheit U-Bahn, Bonner Platz U-Bahn, or Dietlindenstrasse U-Bahn.

Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) is the closest major airport, 16.2 miles (26.1 km) from Schwabing.